Accountant

Accountant

Join a finance team to support the Finance Manager and various legal entities. Located in Stellenbosch or Cape Town, working 8am - 5pm with a market related salary.

About Our Client

Our client is an organization with various legal entities that requires financial support across its operations. The company operates offices in both Stellenbosch and Cape Town.

The Role: Accountant

The purpose of this role is to support the Finance Manager and the wider finance team across various legal entities. The position focuses on maintaining financial controls, managing reporting cycles, and overseeing daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks. It contributes to the business by ensuring the accuracy of financial data and supporting the production of management accounts and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience to manage financial tasks.
• Report monthly and weekly management accounts.
• Produce monthly bordereaux to insurers.
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and process supplier invoices.
• Prepare weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Review and approve invoices while performing daily bookkeeping tasks.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining financial controls and processes.
• Prepare annual budgets.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Xero accounting software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and be self-managed.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Quickbooks is advantageous.